by Barb Rowlandson So, you've figured out you're not as straight as you previously thought you were. Congrats! Though it might seem a little bit scary, you’re about to embark on a remarkable journey. The ranks of late-in-life lesbians are ever-increasing. Though you...
By Anne-Marie Zanzal, M.Div. In the Christian religious tradition, this is Easter weekend. If you are unfamiliar, Easter is the holiday that recognizes when Jesus Christ was put to death by the religious elite who were the power holders in his community. With great...
Catalyst relationships have a way of turning our lives upside down. In the LGBTQIA+ community a catalyst is a person who helps us realize that we might not be as straight as we thought we were. A catalyst can also be a life changing event, but let’s save that for...
https://youtu.be/3uuJ2__dL-Y Ready for some laughter, tears, and lots of wise, loving advice? Our final Share the Love February episode of the Coming Out & Beyond podcast has dropped, and it's a good 'un! Every Friday in the month of February in 2023, host...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abwzxRkd2Fo We're sharing the love in February with podcast listeners! This episode is dedicated with love to all of you in the late-in-life community who are struggling with grief surrounding your coming out experience. Every Friday in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n3Ia__c2dQ We're sharing the love in February with podcast listeners! If you're someone in the late-in-life community who needs some loving encouragement about getting a divorce, this is a must-listen episode! Every Friday in the month...
https://youtu.be/KgVeE1BU7SQ Oh yes! Oh no! It's the holiday season once again! Individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community experience unique stressors during the holiday season. Queer/coming out coaches Anne-Marie Zanzal and Barbara Rowlandson have a lively discussion...
https://youtu.be/cFuQcDN-CAk What does it mean to hide? How does hiding effect us and the people around us? This week's podcast could be considered an expert on hiding. Author Karen Solt, a lesbian, made her career in the United States navy which spanned over the...
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What is Cognitive Dissonance? In psychology, “The term cognitive dissonance is used to describe the mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. People tend to seek consistency in their attitudes and perceptions, so...
Coming out always involves opening up to new things, people, and community, but especially for those of us coming out later in life, it seems like there is so much to catch-up on. We’re misinformed or make assumptions or are told to be wary of certain people or...
Questioning your sexuality and coming out later in life can be overwhelming. Many of us have struggled, wondering where to start, how we didn’t know ourselves sooner, how to trust if what we’re feeling is real, if there are other women like us, and how to move through...
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https://youtu.be/XM8xXL-y8ZE Anne-Marie Zanzal and Barb Rowlandson talk about the five things they wised they knew before coming out. Day one is how to find community! Lots of great suggestions and if you would like the workbook, you can find it here:...
By Marissa Mitchell The word lifestyle is often used to describe what it means to be LGBTQIA+ in this world. My friend Marissa Mitchell has written a great piece that captures many of my feelings. Especially the “record scratch” moment. I first...
https://youtu.be/UIG-VJ0i3qU In this coming out journey we are required to find our courage again and again. It is not a one time static event, but something we have to chose. How can we chose to be courageous if everything we know as women tell us differently? How do...
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